ZIM vs SA 1st Test Preview of South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Zimbabwe is set to face the WTC champions of 2023-25 cycle South Africa in the South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025. With Temba Bavuma out injured from the South Africs squad, how will South Africa start the new WTC cycle 2025-27. Here’s a look at ZIM vs SA 1st test preview of South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025.
Squads for South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
South Africa Squad – Keshav Maharaj (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi (second match only), Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf
Zimbabwe Squad – Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, and Kundai Matigimu
Pitch Report for 1st Test of South Africa Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
The Queens Sports Club pitch for the first test for Zimbabwe and South Africa is expected to be on the drier side, with bowlers able to find some help in the starting phase of the game. Historically, teams bowling first have had more success, winning 12 of 28 Tests here. The surface is expected to favor batters as well, with the average second-innings score at 396. Spinners will likely come into play later.
What to expect in the 1st test of Zimbabwe vs Sourth Africa
With Temba Bavuma out due to his injury which he endured in the WTC final against the Australian side at the Lord’s, and Keshav Maharaj captaining the South African side, Zimbabwe has the least yet the best chance to showcase their team strength and challenge the WTC Champions 2023-25 for a great start to the new WTC cycle 2025 -27. With the new ICC Rules and the new WTC cycle, will add to this exciting test series ahead of us.
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